People Strategist

People Strategist
We are seeking a curious, growth-minded, and motivated People Strategist to join our team. You will provide a foundational partnership to designated functions in the Go-to-Customer and G&A teams, as well as provide support to People Strategists. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, comfortable engaging with managers and employees, possesses foundational coaching and problem-solving skills, and is adept at identifying and escalating complex issues.
About the Team
A role at Rapid7 is not just another job opportunity. It's a chance to work in a fast-paced company where employees are empowered to make an impact every day, contribute to our culture, and take their careers to the next level.
The People Strategy team is dedicated to bringing out the best in our people to achieve transformational growth, both within themselves and for Rapid7. Our people are the lifeblood of our company and central to achieving our mission. We do this through a People Strategy partnership model, which, at its core, starts with a deep understanding of our business, culture, and people.
About the Role
The People Strategist reports to the Sr. Manager, People Strategy. You will partner with managers and teams to tackle day-to-day people issues, performance management, and talent development programs. It's not just what you're contributing that's important to our people - it's how you do it.
The ideal candidate will be laser-focused on understanding the priorities of the teams on our GTC & GA teams, as well as the culture within Rapid7. You will work to build solutions that will enable our moose to have the most productive and satisfying work experiences of their careers. You will be the people expert, working closely with our Moose and their managers to ensure consistency and alignment as the teams continue to grow and evolve.
In this role, you will:

• Guide and support managers and employees on performance management, employee relations, development, conflict resolution, and other day-to-day people matters.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers within assigned teams or functional areas, handling basic people-related inquiries and escalating more complex issues as needed.
• You will act as a coach and partner to our managers to strengthen and support their skills in performance coaching, handling difficult conversations, creating get-well plans , and other employee-focused challenges.
• You will keep a pulse on employee engagement and advocate for changes that enhance the overall employee experience.
• Conduct exit interviews and run with people initiatives, where you will collect feedback, compile data, and share recommendations with PS leaders and functional areas.
• Be a champion and advocate of our mission, values, and culture by fostering values-driven solutions.
• Act as a connector across departments, identifying small moments that create a significant impact on employee satisfaction and engagement
• Escalate more complex people matters to Sr. People Strategist and/or Sr. Manager.
• Provide support on various ad-hoc PS projects, which may include research, data analysis, process improvement, and the development of PS materials.
• This is a Hybrid Role that requires 3 days in the Office/Week.

The skills you'll bring include:

• You are passionate about understanding and optimizing the day-to-day experience of our people and are there to help guide our employees through their journey.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment.
• Be curious and have a strong desire to understand the business. Ask probing questions and continuously develop your functional expertise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with employees at all levels.
• Approach challenges with a learning mindset - you are not afraid to try something different and learn from your mistakes.
• A fantastic attitude, personable, approachable, and always eager to help
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Development, or Business Administration, or a related field.
• Approximately 1-2 years of experience on a Talent/People Team/related role
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That's because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you're excited about this role and think your experience can make an impact, please don't hesitate - apply today.
About Rapid7
Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) helps organizations across the globe protect what matters most so innovation can thrive in an increasingly connected world. Our comprehensive technology, services, and community-focused research simplify the complex for security teams, helping them reduce vulnerabilities, monitor for malicious behavior, be in 10 places at once, and shut down attacks. We're on a mission to make security solutions easier to use and access so we can bring safety and resilience to more people. With more than 11,000 customers across 140+ countries, Rapid7 is a leader in cybersecurity that has earned numerous industry accolades and recognition for our technology and culture.
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